Graduate Propulsion Fluids Engineer for Interplanetary Vehicles

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to design and analyze fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy. You will size systems, create CAD models, perform structural analysis, and help drive manufacturing and build flow.

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to enable high-performance, manufacturable hardware and to prepare for in-flight operations. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or physics and at least one year of related experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics (or graduating 2027).
• 1+ year of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience through projects or internships.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluids system sizing analysis and hardware concept development.
• Create CAD models and prints for pressurized and unpressurized structures.
• Conduct structural analysis to ensure survivability of components.
• Drive design for manufacturability to improve production efficiency.
• Lead first builds of flight hardware and coordinate with manufacturing teams.
• Participate in design reviews with suppliers and customers.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams for ongoing improvements.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Finite element

Design for manufacturability

CAD modelling

Education

Engineering or physics degree

Graduate in 2027

Tools

Siemens NX

FEA software

Job description

SpaceX in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to design and analyze fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy. You will size systems, create CAD models, perform structural analysis, and help drive manufacturing and build flow.

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to enable high-performance, manufacturable hardware and to prepare for in-flight operations. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or physics and at least one year of related experience, with